Gabriela Manufacturing must decide whether to insource or outsource a new toxic-free miracle carpet cleaner that works with its Miracle Carpet Cleaning Machine. If it decides to insource the product, the process would incur $300,000 of annual fixed costs and $1.50 per unit of variable costs. If it is outsourced, a supplier has o

What is the definition of strategy? How would you compare and contrast business strategy and business tactics? In what type of business circumstances would you apply each of the three models: IBDM, a decision model, and a typical strategy model? Explain.

Identify two retailers in the same industry that have two different target markets such as Walmart and Target, Amazon.com and Oriental Trading, Sears and Nordstroms, Gander Mountain and Hallmark Visit both retailers.
Write a paper critiquing merchandise presentation techniques at each store. Discuss issues regard lighting, si

The concepts are:
-Financial Crisis
-Managing Risk
-Central Banks
-Debt Markets
-Moral Hazard
-The International Financial system
Select one of these concepts and find a related article at the New York Times: http://www.nytimes.com/ . Try clicking on "Business" on the left to see the business/financial relate

Case 1
Read the following fictitious case and answer the questions that follow:
Insurance fraud is the second most prevalent crime in the United States (income tax fraud is the first). It is one of the fastest growing crime categories during economic downturns. This spells good news for TLS Service Bureau, Inc. The compan

Both Starwood Hotels (Sheraton, W-hotels, and The Westin are some of their brands), and Marriott own hotels and resorts in Venezuela. From the perspective of political risk, should these firms sell their properties in Venezuela? And, if a firm (for example: Starwood Hotels) decides to sell its properties in Venezuela, should o

700- to 1,050-word paper in which you analyze the individual values and the organization's values as reflected by the organization's plans and actions. Include the following in your paper:
Only this:
Analyze the degree of alignment between the organization's stated values and the organization's actual plans and actions.

1.) What is strategic management? What role does strategic management play in the hospitality industry? How could a hospitality organization use strategic management to increase profitability?
2.) What is guest recovery? Why is it important to a hospitality organization? What guest recovery strategies can a hospitality orga

See the attached file.
Drawing from the attached, discuss the relationship between your organization's skills and staff characteristics. The following questions need to be answered:
1. What is the organization's chief skill (core competency)?
2. What are its key staff characteristics and how do they operate?

? Considering the elements of microeconomics, create a list of three (3) best practices that would benefit any small business or start-up. Explain your rationale.
? Chapter 3 discusses three (3) types of economic systems: capitalism, planned economies (socialism and communism), and mixed market economies. Create and describe

A strong behaviorist approach to learning focuses on discrete tasks that are built up until they become a complex behavior. A strong constructivist (situated learning) approach focuses on creating environments for interaction that call out the experiences and guide integration of experiences into a complex social interaction tha

Examining the various aspects of the vendor and buyer relationship. Discuss what you feel is important for creating and maintaining productive vendor relationships from a buyer perspective. Discuss how this is different from the vendor's perspective. Examine the risks and rewards involved with exclusive vendor relationships. For

Talk about "Whole Foods"
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/
List the retailer's primary vendors and describe their relationship. Consider product, logistics, and support services; do not focus solely on merchandise

See attached file.
Part I
Please see the attached for a review of the IPhone.
What other messaging would be successful for the specific brand and why?
Part II
Please see the attached for a review of the Body Bugg.
What other new media tools could be added to the messaging strategy for the brand?
Please include at

In recognition of current market trends, Steve Jobs claimed that he wanted to transform the company by making the Mac the hub of the consumers' digital lifestyle. Despite Apple Computer's recent successes, the company is facing an ever-changing competitive environment on multiple fronts.
1. What are the key strategic challen

See attached case file for C&C Grocery.
1. Using a discussion of the types of effectiveness approaches, describe the current and proposed structure of C&C Grocery. Explain in detail.
2. Which of Porter's Competitive Strategies and Miles/Snow's Strategy Typology describe the role of consultant? Be Specific...
3. Which of t

Like others you have viewed in this YouTube series, Meg Wheatley is an outstanding organizational consultant. Among her major accomplishments include work on Action Learning with the US Army. View the two clips that feature Meg discussing engagement and conversation. Of the ten principles Meg speaks of which ones are most sig

Utilizing the chart on p. 209 in The Performance Consultant's Field Book identify the key measures that are used in your client organization for measuring results. Is your client focusing on the correct measurements to achieve the organizational goal? Discuss your findings

? What is design? How is design important to an organization? What would happen if design-principled problem solving was applied to your organization? Explain.
? What are the elements of design strategy? Why would different countries use different design strategies? In your opinion, are foreign design strategies more or less

There is no exact definition of a developed economy, but rather there is a sliding scale. Most sources agree that the G8 countries are the major economies in the world. This group of countries together comprises over two thirds of the world's economic output (U.S. Department of State's Bureau of International Information Program

What are the challenges Elizabeth faced in meeting her capacity needs and what she should have considered before moving into the larger facility?
What is wrong with the proposal made by the team of the business students and why. Explain how the business would be different if Elizabeth accepts the proposal made by the student

1. Select and submit two appropriate templates and the PowerPoint layout screens from Advanced Presentations by Design(Textbook) that you are considering for your proposal.
2. Submit the approximate cost of your proposal/services. Take into consideration your time, materials, resources, travel, etc. For salary information:

Peter Drucker is revered as the Father of Modern Management but his influence goes beyond the field of management. View the 'Peter Drucker Says' interview and share your comments and insights on his wisdom. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbM7gU6Y5LA. (4:29)

1. Credibility and influence are vital components for success as a performance consultant as well as successful completion of any consulting project. Use the "Client Capabilities and Commitment" Assessment on p. 97 - 98 in the Field Book. Upon completing the Client Assessment, utilize the If-Then Chart on p. 99 to write a repo

View the clip on about Caterpillar- Running Learning Like a Business (2:37)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdZcV3SxCzM&feature=related
Comment on Dave Vance's (former President of Caterpillar University) view of performance consulting.
What parts of his discussion point out the strategic influence a performance consu

Write a clear strategic plans stretching over the next 3 to 5 years that will help Walmart improve. These improvements should be clear business accomplishments. These include profits, revenue, and market share and company image.

1.Create a name and business logo for your consulting practice that will differentiate your consulting practice from others.
2.After careful thought, present two topics for the Final Project
3.Provide your target audience, the client issue or problem, your objective and the desired outcome for consideration.

Read this story: Anonymous (2011), Old Navy Campaign Targets Men. Advertising Age June 18.
Imagine you have been hired as a consultant to the VP of marketing for Old Navy. The VP wants to get an objective opinion from someone outside the company who is familiar with current marketing basics.
Assignment:
(1) Write a memo

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